Iran Treatments Pre- Surgery Suggestion
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The decision to have surgery is a very important one. You will need to be fully informed and prepared for the surgery, as well as for any special needs that you may have following your procedure. Your preparation can affect the outcome and the results. Your physician and the hospital will send you all important information prior to your procedure. Plan on a repetition of questions during the surgical process: Asking about and re-verifying important information at various points in the process is for your safety and well-being.
Review this checklist to assist you in preparing for your surgery:
- Make a list of questions to ask your physician/surgeon regarding the type of surgery recommended.
- Determine if the surgical procedure is right for you.
- Obtain a second opinion, if desired.
- Check with your health plan regarding costs and coverage of the procedure. * Prepare lists of prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, herbal supplements that you take (or have recently taken) for physicians; review with the anesthesiologist and surgeons.
- Your physician will arrange for preoperative labatory tests and an interview with your anesthesiologist.
- Follow all instructions during the weeks and days preceding surgery.
- Discontinue indicated prescription or over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements prior to surgery, as directed by your surgeon/physician, with the dosages and times you take them.
- Arrange for necessary home care, equipment, etc., following surgery (this will be covered in your discharge plan).
- Sign all informed consent, and other legal forms, before surgery.
- Quit smoking to help in your recovery process.
- If you use a CPAP machine for sleeping, ask your provider for your settings so we may use them while you’re in the hospital. Questions to Ask Before Surgery
Tips for Communicating With Your Physician
Iran Treatments Suggestion
It is important to communicate your feelings, questions, and concerns with your physician prior to having surgery. The following suggestions may help to improve communication between you and your physician:
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- If you do not understand your physician’s responses, ask questions until you do.
- Take notes, or ask a family member or friend to accompany you and take notes for you. You can also bring a tape recorder, so you can review information later.
- Ask your physician to write down his/her instructions, if necessary.
- Ask your physician where you can find printed material about your condition. Many physicians have this information in their offices.
If you still have questions, ask the physician where you can go for more information.
- Managing Your Pain
It’s not unusual to experience some pain and discomfort following a surgical procedure. Our healthcare team is committed to managing your pain so you are as comfortable as possible. We’ll ask you to share the discomfort you are feeling so that we may take action. It is important to tell us:
- What “hurts”
- Where it hurts
- How much it hurts
- And how well we are managing your pain
Rating Your Pain
Your physicians and nurses will ask you to rate your pain. We use the zero – 10 scale with five being the most severe and zero being no pain. You should actively participate by asking your physician what to expect regarding pain and what options he or she will use to alleviate your discomfort.
Pain Control Options
Both drug and non-drug treatments can help to prevent and control pain. Sometimes a combination of treatments works to manage pain. You, your family and your nurse and doctor will work together to find what controls your pain.
